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June 4, 2018 Lessons from a Happy Campers Trip

When I thought about Iceland before my first visit, a few random associations came up for me: trolls, cold, waterfalls and a strange feeling of “mythical magic” surrounding all of it. I don’t know if the first three associations are just because of my narrow-minded German view of the world but I had a feeling […]

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June 4, 2018 Iceland: Another World

First of all, it’s impossible to describe the beauty of Iceland and the feeling of immersing yourself in the atmosphere. That’s why we recommend every nature loving adventurer to visit this country to experience this unforgettable island. Our trip: Travel date: 25th of March – 06th of April, 2018Who we are: Couple, Lara and DomaRoute: Golden […]

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May 22, 2018 Top 40 Iceland Facts

1. Reykjavik is the northernmost capital in the world 2. Today, the Icelandic language resembles the Old Norse Language more closely than modern Norwegian. 3. Iceland is one of two places in the world where you can see tectonic plates separate above sea level. 4. Iceland has a volcanic eruption approx. every 3 years. In […]

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April 26, 2018 The Feelings Of Iceland

Do not let anybody tell you what to do. Don’t let anyone get deep into your head and dictate how you should experience your own life. We have plenty of tourists all over the globe taking an incredible number of pictures of things and places – amazing things and places, no doubt about it. But […]

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April 25, 2018 The Iceland Dream

When you think about Iceland you always “know” that it’s “somewhere far away” and “hard to get” and “always cold” and “super windy”. The last is true, by the way, but not always 🙂 For us everything started with the dream. One evening sitting in the pub I asked my friend about his wildest dream […]

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March 15, 2018 In Between Seasons in West Iceland

When you think of Iceland, the first thing that may come to mind is driving along an isolated road, cascading mountains on one side, epic coastlines on the other. And that’s exactly what it was for us. While the most popular seasons to travel throughout Iceland may be an ice-covered winter surrounded by the northern […]

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November 27, 2017 An Adventure in South Iceland Any Time of the Year

It’s common to receive a lot of questions from customers asking if it’s possible to see this attraction or that attraction depending on the time of year. And yes, there are plenty of destinations around Iceland Happy Campers doesn’t recommend visiting nor are they open over the winter- and sometimes summer. But there are also […]

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November 13, 2017 Happy Campers Opens in Cape Town, South Africa

Our little Happy family is growing and has found a new home in Cape Town, South Africa. After 2 years of preparation and many trips to and from South Africa, we officially opened our doors November 1st. We popped the champagne, took some solid selfies, and sent our first Happy travelers on the road. Check […]

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November 9, 2017 My Top Icelandic Hot Pots

When in Iceland, you have to visit the hot pots. It’s a must, really. What better way to experience Icelandic culture than to do as the locals do and take a dip in a hot, steaming bath? There are so many spotted around the island, there is no excuse for anyone to miss out. So […]

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September 23, 2017 Can You Eat Wild Icelandic Berries?

If you’re traveling in Iceland right now, you may be lucky enough to come across wild berries. Late summer and “autumn” in Iceland fruit a few different types you can find all over the island. You don’t even need to worry about washing them intensively as they grow wild, organic, and pesticide free. Just give […]

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